Torque steer in front wheel drive vehicles is mainly due to the offset of the transmission to one side. The drive axles are unequal in length, so one will twist more than the other, resulting in a delay or lag the side with the longer axle. More power (torque, actually) applied more quickly results in more of a problem.

Automakers have multiple solutions for this. One is to increase the diameter of the longer axle, so that its angle of twist equals the other side. But the two are only equal at one level of torque. Very high stompage on the pedal will still result in an imbalance.

Another is to put an inflexible intermediate shaft from the transmission output on the long side to a fixed "pillow block," positioned on the opposite side so that both drive axles are the same length. This eats up space and costs money, so you won't see it in low-priced cars, but it enables a lot more torque to be applied

The third is more subtle, and hard to execute. But if the transmission output axis is substantially higher than the hub centerline, torque steer is worsened. The only cure here is to lower the transmission output flanges, but this isn't always possible.

You can't make any of these mods yourself. Whatever the designers did or did not put in your car is what you've got. But you can look under the hood of any new FWD vehicle you might be considering for purchase to see what's up. Meanwhile, don't stomp too hard on the pedal.

Torque steer is when a transversly mounted engine *side ways* particularly front wheel drive vehicles steer to a certain direction. It's caused by the engine making too much power. Since one side will always be more efficient at putting power from the engine down to the ground, that side will accelerate faster than the other side, leading to torque steer.
In general, the only way you could fix it would be to be less aggressive with the throttle. You can help alleviate some of the symptoms with aftermarket suspension pieces, better tires, and probably performance driveshafts. But that's expensive so for the Average driver: just dont be so aggressive, or get ready and fight the wheel when you stomp on the gas

Torque steer in front wheel drive vehicles is mainly due to the offset of the transmission to one side. The drive axles are unequal in length, so one will twist more than the other, resulting in a delay or lag the side with the longer axle. More power (torque, actually) applied more quickly results in more of a problem.

Automakers have multiple solutions for this. One is to increase the diameter of the longer axle, so that its angle of twist equals the other side. But the two are only equal at one level of torque. Very high stompage on the pedal will still result in an imbalance.

Another is to put an inflexible intermediate shaft from the transmission output on the long side to a fixed "pillow block," positioned on the opposite side so that both drive axles are the same length. This eats up space and costs money, so you won't see it in low-priced cars, but it enables a lot more torque to be applied

The third is more subtle, and hard to execute. But if the transmission output axis is substantially higher than the hub centerline, torque steer is worsened. The only cure here is to lower the transmission output flanges, but this isn't always possible.

You can't make any of these mods yourself. Whatever the designers did or did not put in your car is what you've got. But you can look under the hood of any new FWD vehicle you might be considering for purchase to see what's up. Meanwhile, don't stomp too hard on the pedal.

this is more apparent if front wheel drive cars because the power is put upfront and pulls the cars steering. the fix can only be eliminated when the car is manufactured. the only way to somewhat remedy it is with dampers. costly and does not get rid of it completely. best thing to do is when test driving a car pull out onto a street and if you feel like you have to hold onto the steering wheel for dear life and force it to not go out of contol do not buy this car as a sports car for racing.

First what year is your car? secound when was the last time it had a alinment? might want to start with that first.Older cars that first had front weel drive had a big problem with this but they fixed it.They did this by making both shafts the same lenth. how is the tire ware? does the right side wear faster then the left. is it the inside of the outside.like i said before u go and spend a ton of $$$$ u might want to look at your tires first then have it alingh,

Torque steer is a condition in which the vehicle pulls to one side or the other under acceleration.

Technically, torque steer is a result of a mechanical condition,
typically an inequality between the left and right drive mechanism,
wheels or tires. Automotive engineers have all but eradicated inherent
torque steer in new front-drive vehicles by employing equal-length drive
axles, or “half-shafts,” on each side, and other measures. Right or
wrong, nowadays the term torque steer is used to describe virtually any
disturbance — such as straying from straight-line progress or tugging in
the steering wheel — resulting from the front pair of wheels being
asked both to power and steer the vehicle. Typically this is caused by a
loss of traction by either front wheel, whether it’s due to slippery
conditions or an overenthusiastic accelerator foot.

True, mechanically induced torque steer may have been minimized, but
the simple loss of traction in powered front wheels seems inevitable. If
the car has any torque to speak of, it will cause the tires to lose
their grip under heavy acceleration or turns, especially in low-traction
situations. This is precisely why few front-wheel-drive vehicles are
considered true sports cars. Front-wheel drive is often lauded for its
improved traction, but that is more about clawing through snow or wet
roads at low speed. Here, having the engine’s weight over the drive
wheels is advantageous. When a vehicle accelerates hard, however, much
of its weight shifts to the back over the rear wheels. This benefits
rear-wheel-drive cars and disadvantages those with front-wheel drive.
It’s a paradox: The more power an engine has to lurch forward, the more
it’s lifting weight off the front wheels.

This is a common issue especially in Grand Prix's. They do have a lot of power for the size of car, and being front wheel drive they also put a lot wider tires on them then they should probably have.

The wide tires does not help with the torque steer as they will try to ride up on the 'high spots' in the road.

The main issue is the 'open' differential that is part of the final drive of the transmission. Many rear wheel drive vehicles have this same issue, if you think about seeing someone do a 'one wheel wonder' burnout in an old car or pickup...that is because they have a standard or 'open' differential. If you put a limited slip or a locking differential in the axle or transaxle in this case. It would distribute the power evenly to the axles/wheels, in turn causing less reaction in the steering when you accelerate. I used to race my GP and had installed a limited slip differential in it. However I had a lot of money and horsepower wraped up in it...so your best bet is to ensure you have quality tires, ifnlated properly, and try to drive on good roads; and just be ready for it when you stand on it!